The Gillard Government

[tothemax6]

Especially if they have six or more children in which case their Centrelink benefit would be way more than many taxpaying Australians are taking home.

Aye, its a terrible case of reverse eugenics .

I was amazed at how much one woman was getting from Center-link. I am obviously in the wrong profession. The money is obviously in getting knocked up repeatedly out of wedlock . I highly doubt it works if one does the knocking up, although perhaps with the kind of money involved, the woman might be willing to offer a cut of the profits if the deed itself is not sufficient reward.

What a world.

 

[sptrawler]

It's unfortunate that this so-called government are, well, still in government.

They are simply not worthy of further discussion in my view.

I tend to agree, however they continue to come out with new and more ludicrous policy.
I sit here and keep saying to myself say nothing, then the urge to pay out on these fools just overpowers me.
Maybe I need to read other forums.

 

[Julia]

It's unfortunate that this so-called government are, well, still in government.

They are simply not worthy of further discussion in my view.

I tend to agree, however they continue to come out with new and more ludicrous policy.
I sit here and keep saying to myself say nothing, then the urge to pay out on these fools just overpowers me.
Maybe I need to read other forums.

Have to agree with both above comments.
I keep thinking it's impossible for them to stuff up more than they have already, but they keep proving me wrong.

It's truly depressing. I'm making an effort to 'switch off' but not being very successful.

 

[moXJO]

It's truly depressing. I'm making an effort to 'switch off' but not being very successful.

Maybe there strategy is just that. Be so horribly bad at everything that the best solution is for people to turn away and stop looking at the carnage. That is what happened in NSW for way too long unfortunately. Watching this government take us back to the bad old way of doing things (in business especially) is down right scary imo.

 

[sails]

...It's truly depressing. I'm making an effort to 'switch off' but not being very successful.

I've noticed our resident lefties have become very quiet. Could it be that they are also trying to switch off - maybe it's impossible to defend these bizarre policies anymore?

 

[Glen48]

Any one know about FEMA building a prison at Robina.
QLD

 

[IFocus]

I've noticed our resident lefties have become very quiet. Could it be that they are also trying to switch off - maybe it's impossible to defend these bizarre policies anymore?

Simply the risk of being stoned to death by the self righteous Abbott brain washed quoting shrill brigade will keep anyone at bay.

I can understand if you missed this bit from John Mauldin (reading Bolt and Abbott slogans must be exhausting) seems the former Comptroller General of the US, in the US think we are No1 in money management clearly they haven't seen the extreme dept the Liberal states are raking up.

he must be an extreme left winger.......

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Apologies I don't have a direct link but Google John Mauldin and sign up for the letter pretty much a must read in IMHO the letter should be on his site some where

 

[sptrawler]

Funnily enough IFocus,
I was reading today that the Australian Labor party have cranked up government debt 250% since the G.F.C. Where as crippled countries like Ireland and Iceland have only cranked it up 130%.
They went on to say that the saving grace for Australia was the fact it was one of the only countries in the western world that had a surplus. Due to fiscal management by the previous government.
I just guess it depends on what you read and how deep you care to look into it.

Just imagine the mess if they had started out with a deficit. Well actually that wouldn't be funny

 

[DB008]

I saw a good bit of graffiti in the toilets today @ work

ALP = Australian Liars Party

Made me chuckle a little while taking a slash....

 

[tothemax6]

Made me chuckle a little while taking a slash....

Do you mean splash??

 

[sptrawler]

Apparently the group checking out the dodgy insulation will be moving on to dodgy set top box installations. If this can be done in a timely manner, they will ivestigate garage sales and car boot sales for G.S.T breaches. LOL. Only joking but I wouldn't put it past them.
This has to be the dumbest government ever.

 

[DB008]

Do you mean splash??

Wee-wee....

 

[joea]

Apparently the group checking out the dodgy insulation will be moving on to dodgy set top box installations. If this can be done in a timely manner, they will ivestigate garage sales and car boot sales for G.S.T breaches. LOL. Only joking but I wouldn't put it past them.
This has to be the dumbest government ever.

I think you are spot on.

I heard on the radio some of the money is to train them to use it.

There is someting "wrong" with the water in Canberra.
You just cannot get that stupid, without something being wrong somewhere.
Cheers

 

[trainspotter]

Transcript of the dinner http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2011/s3208024.htm

Juliar Gizzard shaking hands with the big end of town over the carbon deal.

 

[Knobby22]

Funnily enough IFocus,
I was reading today that the Australian Labor party have cranked up government debt 250% since the G.F.C. Where as crippled countries like Ireland and Iceland have only cranked it up 130%.

If you are investing in the share market you should understand what is wrong with that statement.

 

[Logique]

I've never been averse to giving the Gillard Government a bollocking, but today I must give them some sincere credit.

This week's Budget points to them reining in (at the top end of taxable income) the baby bonus and family tax benefits, which in my view were becoming excessive and inequitable.

In addition, while the efficiency of delivery of the Set Top Box program may be examined, the Gillard Govt deserves further credit for it's impulse to do something for pensioners.

(I said something positive about them...IF has probably just fainted, glass of water someone...)

 

[moXJO]

I've never been averse to giving the Gillard Government a bollocking, but today I must give them some sincere credit.

This week's Budget points to them reining in (at the top end of taxable income) the baby bonus and family tax benefits, which in my view were becoming excessive and inequitable.

In addition, while the efficiency of delivery of the Set Top Box program may be examined, the Gillard Govt deserves further credit for it's impulse to do something for pensioners.

(I said something positive about them...IF has probably just fainted, glass of water someone...)

I was going to say this as well, but someone else mentioned net spending isn't down all that much?

 

[Julia]

I've never been averse to giving the Gillard Government a bollocking, but today I must give them some sincere credit.

This week's Budget points to them reining in (at the top end of taxable income) the baby bonus and family tax benefits, which in my view were becoming excessive and inequitable.

In addition, while the efficiency of delivery of the Set Top Box program may be examined, the Gillard Govt deserves further credit for it's impulse to do something for pensioners.

(I said something positive about them...IF has probably just fainted, glass of water someone...)

Agree about the slight reduction in top end welfare.
Still irritated about the waste re the set top box policy. Yes, by all means look after pensioners, but just be efficient about doing it. It should not be that hard!
I'm also concerned the scheme will be significantly rorted, and would have preferred all pensioners to receive cash say $100 or $150, so those who have already bought new TV or whatever are not disadvantaged.

Re the budget, once again it's disappointing that there's no funding for dental care.

Many people, very much including pensioners, cannot afford to go to a dentist. The ramifications can be considerable. I actually support the Greens on this with their wish for a national Denticare scheme.

 

[Logique]

....and would have preferred all pensioners to receive cash say $100 or $150, so those who have already bought new TV or whatever are not disadvantaged.
Re the budget, once again it's disappointing that there's no funding for dental care.
Many people, very much including pensioners, cannot afford to go to a dentist. The ramifications can be considerable. I actually support the Greens on this with their wish for a national Denticare scheme.

I agree with all of that Julia. I 've heard that the Dick Smith website quotes $98 delivery and setup for a High Def STB, which would retail in range $30-$70, so ~$150 to $200 would be about right, however I don't begrudge pensioners a new antenna and some coax cable if they need it, and that would cost more.

And moXJO, you are right, let's see delivery on these promises.

 

[sails]

Agree about the slight reduction in top end welfare.
Still irritated about the waste re the set top box policy. Yes, by all means look after pensioners, but just be efficient about doing it. It should not be that hard!
I'm also concerned the scheme will be significantly rorted, and would have preferred all pensioners to receive cash say $100 or $150, so those who have already bought new TV or whatever are not disadvantaged.

Re the budget, once again it's disappointing that there's no funding for dental care.

Many people, very much including pensioners, cannot afford to go to a dentist. The ramifications can be considerable. I actually support the Greens on this with their wish for a national Denticare scheme.

Agree on both counts, Julia. The set top box is wide open for rorting, IMO.

And a national Denticare scheme would be a good move. I have read quite a few articles over the years that link poor dental health to other health factors including heart attacks. Also, people with poor dental health often have difficulty eating good nutritional food and that in itself leads to further health problems.

So, it would surely be prudent to have dental health in good order which may reduce even higher medical costs through medicare.